Head of Research Management

*Relocation and Visa support available if required

About us

The CRUK Scotland Institute is a cancer research institute, situated in Glasgow with approximately 250 researchers split across 30 research groups consisting of PIs, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students and scientific officers. It is one of Europe's leading cancer research centres, supporting cutting-edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. As well as core support from Cancer Research UK, the Institute also receives an additional third of its total income from external grants and industry collaborations. It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world-class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis. Its research ethos is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity

Project outline

We are seeking an ambitious senior leader to head our Research Management function. A key focus of the role will be to provide strategic leadership to the Institute including support and advice to the Director as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).

The post holder will lead scientific reviews, oversee the end-to-end Early Career Researcher (ECR) lifecycle, and be responsible for leading the communications strategy and coordinating high-level visits and events. 

The role will suit an individual who is creative, solution focused and engaged with the research ambition of the Institute. You will bring fresh ideas as well as a track record of delivering successful projects to support the research community. Your background will be in Research Management, Policy or Funding within a research environment. We are seeking someone who will inspire their team and build strong relationships across the Institute.

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Competitive starting salary depending on experience plus relocation allowance and costs paid for visa if required, including IHS charges.  For informal enquiries, please email HR at recruitment@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the CRUK Scotland Institute, our vision is to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive culture based on our shared values that allows all our people to realise their full potential. These values (Innovate, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence) underpin our behaviours and everything that we do, including in terms of EDI.

The diversity of our staff and students makes the Institute a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos and a focus on good mental health and well-being create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters. 

We actively support applications from women and those from underrepresented backgrounds and identities. 

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE)
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Free life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Additional maternity pay for 6 months at full salary
• Shared parental leave including up to 6 weeks paid at full salary
• Cycle to work scheme saving tax and NI on cycle purchase and spreading repayments over up to 12 months
• Access to employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
• On-site secure parking

All applications must be made via the 'Apply' button above.

Closing Date: 07 November, but we may contact promising candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are ready.

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